![]() ![]() |
|
Next best thing to attending church? |
Nov 1 2009, 11:09 PM
Post
#1
|
|
|
Catching On ![]() Group: Newcomer Posts: 21 Joined: 27-October 09 From: Canada Member No.: 26,965 Gender : Male Name : Jeremy |
My parents are both Atheist and therefore I can't attend church. Is there something I can do instead on Sundays to make up for not going to church?
I'm a United Protestant if that makes a difference. |
|
|
|
Nov 1 2009, 11:37 PM
Post
#2
|
|
![]() Anchora Imparo ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Resident Posts: 688 Joined: 4-September 08 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 20,047 Gender : Female Name : 3 guesses ;] |
Hmmm... maybe listen to some online sermons?
That's usually what I do when I can't get to church, and I learn a lot from them! John Piper has some amazing ones! =] Here's the link to John Piper's sermons. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Sermons/ByTitle/ |
|
|
|
Nov 2 2009, 12:43 AM
Post
#3
|
|
![]() Jesus Freak ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Resident Posts: 257 Joined: 24-September 09 From: Tennessee Member No.: 26,557 Gender : Not Telling Name : Rayn |
If you know any believers, have fellowship with them and exhort one another in sound doctrine. It'd be the same thing as church.
|
|
|
|
Nov 2 2009, 12:53 AM
Post
#4
|
|
![]() Undeserving Vessel of Mercy ![]() Group: Retired Staff Posts: 13,034 Joined: 24-February 05 From: Missouri Member No.: 1,242 Gender : Male Name : Jakob |
I'm a United Protestant if that makes a difference. I need to be clear, first and foremost. I have resolved that if I speak in a way which is not living, I will not speak, therefore, my message is loving. Before we proceed anywhere you must first renounce the heresy of Modalism assuming that by united protestant, you're speaking of the Godhead, which when related to Modalism, is often called unitariniasm. Before we can begin to understand God (as if we really can) we must attempt to grasp what knowledge can be gathered about the trinity. When we understand that the trinity functions as three distinct persons in the one essence of God, and we see how all three cooperate for salvation, our love and affections for God grow continually. The Trinity
While you may not have the best fellowship not attending church, for as much of an excuse CTF may be, it might possibly have to suffice, but I do suggest that you seek to know true, regenerated, born again believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and none other. Third, sermons are a great way for now to grow your knowledge. I suggest Mark Driscoll, he is the bomb, and easy to relate and understand, while being one of the best expository preachers I am aware of. Free sermons, and a free iPhone app. Starting here: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/sermons To give you a push in the right direction, I suggest you start your protestant growth with a Doctrinal booster shot known as Mars Hill's doctrine series found right here: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/doctrine Enjoy. |
|
|
|
Nov 2 2009, 05:01 PM
Post
#5
|
|
|
Example of Grace ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Resident Posts: 943 Joined: 13-March 08 Member No.: 16,490 Gender : Male Name : Michael |
|
|
|
|
Nov 2 2009, 08:04 PM
Post
#6
|
|
![]() "My personality is a bit colorful" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Resident Posts: 1,473 Joined: 13-June 08 Member No.: 18,599 Gender : Female |
Listen to sermons online as other people said above.
They also have virtual bibles you can read online too believe it or not. |
|
|
|
Nov 2 2009, 08:33 PM
Post
#7
|
|
|
Church Goer ![]() ![]() Group: Resident Posts: 55 Joined: 15-April 09 Member No.: 23,894 Gender : Not Telling |
your room with a Bible and no distractions=)
seriously... |
|
|
|
Nov 4 2009, 07:59 PM
Post
#8
|
|
![]() Jesus Freak ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Resident Posts: 348 Joined: 23-July 07 From: Florida Member No.: 12,583 Gender : Female |
If you know any believers, have fellowship with them and exhort one another in sound doctrine. It'd be the same thing as church. ^^agreed. Also try streamingfaith.com it's a online resource with thousands of live churches and almost any Christian channel you want. I used that for my Sunday church and Wednesday Bible study (as we speak lol.) I really enjoy this place and its free!! (but you do need to sign up im pretty sure, but that just email stuff.) It's definitely worth it!! |
|
|
|
Nov 4 2009, 08:35 PM
Post
#9
|
|
|
Church Goer ![]() ![]() Group: Resident Posts: 71 Joined: 16-July 09 From: PA, US Member No.: 24,967 Gender : Female Name : B. |
You could watch TBN. it's a great channel. I watch it all the time. They have great preachers on there and great programs. You could watch sermons online, and fellowship with others.
I understand, because I have had similar issues with my parents. |
|
|
|
![]() ![]() |
| Time is now: 21st November 2009 - 03:45 AM |